Epp said the winter tire rush is normally in November and you typically wait for the temperature to drop to 7 degrees and colder before making the switch. But because of the cooler forecast and flurries, Epp said people are playing it safe and having them installed now.

Epp said motorists are also calling in looking for quotes and more information on the type of winter tires they should be buying.

He said there are a few things to keep in mind.

“There’s a variety of tires out there, brands and prices, really what you need to consider is your driving habits,” Epp explained.

“Almost every vehicle has aluminium wheels these days, so you want to make sure you’re dealing with a shop that’s got good equipment that’s not going to mark the wheels, and they should obviously be balanced every time they get changed over.”

If you have the extra cash, Epp recommends purchasing black steel winter wheels. “That way you’re not risking damaging to your expensive wheels and the tires stay on their set of wheels.”